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Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive understanding of Sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. Offering a guide and map to exploring Sicily, the authors deliver a substantive appreciation of a vibrant wine region that is one of Europe's most historic areas and a place where many cultures intersect.Trade Review"Impressively well-researched... For anyone who loves Italian wines and wants to know more about Sicily, the book is invaluable." San Jose Mercury News "Everyone can appreciate that Italian wines are delicious. But their depth and fascinating history are often overlooked. Italy enthusiasts, Bill Nesto and his wife, Frances di Savino deliver a sincere homage to the vibrant wine region in their book, The World of Sicilian Wine." The Blue Lifestyle "A major contribution to knowledge about Italian viticultural history." -- Dean Tudor Gothic Epicures "invaluable to those seeking clarity on a region whose successes have gone largely uncharted." -- Jon Bonne San Francisco Chronicle "With this book, the authors have given Sicily and its wines an exceptional tribute...they have succeeded in making the story of Sicilian wine both understandable and entertaining, without compromising the academic integrity of the work." Cronache di Gusto "An adventure with so much information about the history, culture and winemaking that it is difficult to put it down till the end... Novices as well as wine experts and serious students of Sicilian wine culture and history will cherish the book for a long time." -- Subhash Arora delWine/Indian Wine Academy "A full exploration of Sicilian wine, complete with... the region's enological and viticultural evolution, best wineries and most significant wines... A mix of culture, anthropology and more enrich the book. There is no book like this one available on the market." Gambero Rosso's International Tre Bicchieri "We also owe a great deal of gratitude to Bill Nesto MW and Frances di Savino for their superb book, The World of Sicilian Wine... [T]he book is a tour de force on Sicilian wine." International Wine Review "Wine drinkers who like their wine and vine facts with generous helpings of history, culture and geography will enjoy "The World of Sicilian Wine." Nesto and di Savino have written a handy and informative guide for the wine tourist and armchair traveler alike." -- Gerald Boyd Wine Review Online "The World of Sicilian Wine ... does more than toss around the word terroir, it burrows deep within it and gives it real meaning." Esquire "The authors really do take the title seriously, revealing a stunning 360-degree examination of Sicily's world of wine." -- Mike Veseth The Wine Economist "This is a fantastic read ... not just for wine people, but people who are studying Greek and Roman literature and mythology and Italian and Renaissance history. There are so many applications for this book beyond just learning about wine." -- Lynn Krielow Chamberlain iWineRadio "Authoritative and humorous." -- Joe Roberts 1WineDude.com "Top 10 Wine Books of 2013: Nesto and Di Savino have given us a model for how to write about an Old World wine region... If you are interested in Sicilian wines or simply the history of Sicily, this is your book." Tom Wark's Fermentation "I really enjoyed this book... [It] succeeds in taking us on a voyage through this complicated but magical wine region." -- Ian D'Agata Decanter "An essential starting point for anyone interested in the island's wines or Italian wine in general." Wine Spectator "A fascinating, well-written study of an area by an accomplished duo who bring Sicily and its wines to life." -- Jancis Robinson JancisRobinson.com "With scholarly accuracy and depth ... this oenophile's resource spans all aspects of Sicilian wine, from flavor to geography, varieties, viticulture, terroir, and more." Sante "Wine lovers will appreciate this well-researched book on Sicily's wine industry." Italian America: The Sons of Italy Book Club "An excellent survey of an important wine region of Italy that is all too often overlooked by wine writers... Accessible to anyone with an interest in Sicilian wine and a passing familiarity with wine terminology." Italian Wine Central "I can recall no work that captures so completely in English the story of Sicilian wine. Keep The World of Sicilian Wine handy on your reference shelf, devour it like an Inspector Montalbano page-turner, or use it as a guidebook to the vineyards." The Art of Eating "A nifty guide to an up-and-coming wine area." Miami Herald "The sheer weight of historical, geographical, and viticultural information is enough to make this the definitive English-language book on the island's wines." The World of Fine WineTable of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Origins of Sicilian Wine and Culture 2. The Lost Opportunity: 1775 to 1950 3. The Modern Sicilian Wine Industry 4. Perpetual Wine 5. The Geography of Sicily 6. Vine Varieties 7. Viticulture in Sicily 8. Enology in Sicily 9. At the Heart of Sicily 10. Understanding Sicilian Wine by Place: The Three Valleys 11. Val di Mazara 12. Val di Noto 13. Val Demone 14. The Garden-Vineyard Afterword Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn 1716, Tuscany's penultimate Medici ruler, Cosimo III, anointed the region of Chianti, along with three smaller areas in the Florentine State, as the world's first legal appellations of origin for wine. This book tells the story of the ancient land named Chianti and the modern wine appellation known as Chianti Classico.Trade Review"'A profound desire to find the truth' about Chianti Classico... Offers a deep dive into the history, viticulture, and enology of Chianti Classico, the wine region and appellation situated snugly between Florence and Siena, distinct from the surrounding production zone simply called Chianti." The Boston Globe "Everything you always wanted to know about Chianti Classico (and lots more!) ... Does Chianti Classico live up to my high expectations for it? Yes! A great book for anyone who loves Chianti or Tuscany or ... wine!" The Wine Economist "An important new book on Chianti Classico: Winners of the Andre Simon 2013 award for their book The World of Sicilian Wine, Nesto and Di Savino have produced the investigative, scholarly and detailed book that Chianti Classico has long deserved. Nesto and Di Savino are brilliant historic investigators... A must-read for anyone seriously interested in wine." -- Walter Speller JancisRobinson.com "Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino embrace the story, landscape and culture of Chianti Classico ... Ultimately, this is the story of a region in search of identity and reputation, a compelling read for anyone who enjoys the wines of Chianti Classico or Tuscany." The Wine Spectator "How the perception of Chianti Classico has evolved and changed over the years, to the point where it's held in high esteem, is an interesting Italian history lesson that the authors are eager to tell. Then it turns into a delightful travelogue of the region, describing the individual vineyards, estates and wineries. The detailed tasting notes are integral to understanding what's so important about sangiovese and how it's specifically grown and vinified in this area. It made me salivate and rush out to try several of the bottlings." -- Dennis Schaefer Santa Barbara News-Press "Profoundly informative, this book speaks to anyone with a taste for Chianti Classico, or anyone who is fascinated by the layered history of Tuscany and how it relates to wine... Makes a compelling argument for why Chianti Classico's relationship to Tuscany is perhaps more profound and complex than any other denomination wine in Italy... A comeback story worthy of Cosimo III's groundbreaking intuition." -- Monica Larner The Wine Advocate "A well-researched history book that reads like a novel." -- Harriet Lembeck Society of Wine Educators "A fascinating account of a peerless viticultural legacy... Husband and wife Bill Nesto MW and Frances Di Savino make a winning combination, with Frances penning the lion's share of the meticulously researched historical chapters and Bill doing the heavy lifting with sections on Sangiovese, viticulture, and enology." The World of Fine WineTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Original Chianti 2. The Evolution of Chianti through Bettino Ricasoli: The 1600s to the 1870s 3. The Birth of Chianti Classico and External Chianti: The 1870s to 1945 4. Chianti Classico Enters the Global Market: 1945 to the Present 5. Chianti’s Hidden Roads 6. The Geography of Chianti Classico 7. The Secret of Sangiovese 8. Viticulture in Chianti 9. Enology in Chianti 10. Chianti Classico Winegrowers by Subzone 11. The Medici Code Afterword Notes Selected Bibliography Works Cited Index

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